August 2018 New Music Releases

August's key new music releases include a pair of Alices, some former Black Crowes and a slew of cool reissues.

Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien have formed a new group called the Magpie Salute. Their upcoming album High Water I includes music dating back to their time together in the Black Crowes. Alice in Chains' latest album, Rainier Fog, was produced by Nick Raskulinecz; he also oversaw their last two LPs, 2009's Black Gives Way to Blue and 2013's The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.

Glen Matlock is joined by Earl Slick and the Stray Cats' Slim Jim Phantom on a new solo project that the former Sex Pistols legend has described as "loud skiffle." An 18-track live album commemorating Alice Cooper's Paranormal tour was mixed by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin.

Reissues include the Band's celebrated 1968 debut album, which has been remixed and expanded for its 50th anniversary. Co-founding Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is also returning to his '80s-era solo outings for an upcoming box set titled Unattended Luggage.

More information on these and other rock releases can be found below. And remember to follow our continuously updated list of 2018 New Music Releases for details on music issued throughout the year.